Monday, November 17, 2014

Thanksgiving Wines





HOLIDAYS! Time to gather and give thanks for all the wonderful things in life. My Thanksgiving is usually spent serving other families, but it makes coming home to a loving husband, a delicious dinner, and a few bottles of wine that much more appreciated! Also, having the weekends around the holidays to gather with the people I love is fantastic. 

I always provide the wine.

If you are the wine provider this Turkey Day, or want to bring something delicious to dinner, here are a few Thanksgiving wine ideas! 









WINE - LA MARCA
ITALY - Veneto
grapes: Prosecco (Glera)
LIGHT * FRESH * SPARKLING
aromas of: apple, honey, flowers
tastes of: apple, lemon, mineral
* light body, bright acidity, lively finish!
price tag: $15














WINE - PINE RIDGE
USA - California (Napa)
grapes: Chenin Blanc, Viognier
JUICY * CLEAN * REFRESHING
aromas of: citrus, lemon, flowers
tastes of: citrus, pear, melon, flowers
* light body, well balanced, fresh finish!
price tag: $13











WINE - CLEAN SLATE
GERMANY - Mosel
grapes: Riesling
CRISP * BRIGHT * LIVELY
aromas of: apple, citrus, melon
tastes of: apple, pear, lemon, lime, mineral
* light body, semi-dry, clean finish!
price tag: $12






WINE - LA CREMA
USA - California (Sonoma)
grapes: Pinot Noir
SMOOTH * LUSCIOUS * VIBRANT
aromas of: baked cherry, earth, flowers
tastes of: cherry, cranberry, vanilla, espresso
* medium body, silky, lingering finish!
price tag: $25






WINE - RAVENSWOOD
USA - California (Lodi)
grapes: Zinfandel
JUICY * FULL * SUPPLE
aromas of: black cherry, plum, currant
tastes of: cherry, blueberry, blackberry, chocolate, spice
* full body, balanced acidity, fruity finish!
price tag: $15














WINE - HOGUE
USA - Washington (Columbia Valley)
grapes: Riesling (late harvest)
CLEAN * RIPE * SMOOTH
aromas of: citrus, honey 
tastes of: apple, lemon, honey
* medium body, smooth acidity, lingering finish!
price tag: $12



With so many different flavors at the dinner table, and so many different people to please, it is best to showcase a few varieties at Thanksgiving. It is also a good idea to choose easy drinking, medium bodied, well balanced wines. ...MOST IMPORTANTLY enjoy the company of those you love! 



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